FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAMILY-CENTRIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL FROM RENOWNED TEAM
LAUNCHES APRIL 14, 2017
A brand that asks important questions - playfully,
thoughtfully, sincerely
LOS ANGELES, CA - ADAM'S ANSWERS, a
new web series for kids 6-11 and their families that playfully explores life’s
biggest questions, goes live on YouTube Friday, April 14, 2017 at Adam’s Answers. In the first
episode, “What’s Adam’s Answers?” host Adam
Mellema introduces himself and lays out what to expect in future shows. Also
launching on 4/14 is a second installment, "Love
Like Crayons," which looks at how loving someone takes on
different colors. With new episodes every Tuesday and Friday, each informed by
experts in a given field, the show investigates topics like “When Is It OK to
Lie?” and “Do I Have Too Much Stuff?” in a thoughtful, lighthearted way.
ABOUT ADAM’S ANSWERS: Adam’s Answers is
a multi-platform brand that encourages both kids and grown-ups to think about
important questions. Everyman host Adam Mellema maneuvers through
sometimes uncomfortable subject matter, helping parents and kids approach their own lives more intentionally
and providing families with a starting point for meaningful conversations.
“Adam’s Answers’ YouTube show is a combination of Mr. Rogers’
Neighborhood and Ted Talks, all in 2-5 minute bites,”
explains Executive Producer Donna Ebbs. “On Adam’s Answers we
approach everything with curiosity, playfulness and a whole lot of research!”
Before teaming with Mellema, tv veteran Ebbs was head of programming at kids
channel, The Hub, where she developed the Emmy-winning series RL
Stine's The Haunting Hour and the hugely popular My Little
Pony reboot. “I always hear from families that they feel
disconnected from each other. Adam’s Answers delves
into meaningful subjects that affect both children and adults, and in doing so
creates springboards for families to connect on the things that matter most.”
In the coming months, the Adam's Answers brand
will launch on multiple platforms including an interactive website that
goes live May 5, 2017; a half-hour, expanded-topic series for television/streaming;
a publishing line; merchandise; and a touring road show. In the live
show, Adam’s Answers: The Lie Detector Tour, Adam will
travel the U.S. talking to kids and families about lying, and is currently
accepting bookings for late summer and fall tours.
Creator Adam Mellema is a veteran kids TV producer and live
performer who first appeared on the 1990’s television program Fast
Forward. He went on to host a myriad of shows covering every topic
from newspaper making, the AIDS epidemic, to the American Revolution. Adam has
since become a nationally renowned storyteller, appearing at schools,
libraries, and festivals throughout the country. As a kids’ content producer,
Mellema received a regional Emmy award for his work on the series Come
On Over, and has spent much of the last decade producing content for Disney
Channel, Hub Network, and School Zone Publishing. Veteran Director John
Chuldenko (Nesting, Fake Stacy) rounds out the web series team.
The 411:
My kids and I love watching You Tube Series. Some of them are funny, some education, some just entertaining but a lot of the ones we watch these days there is that moment when I think...ugh what are the kids thinking about that analogy? Do they know what they are talking about? Do we have to have THAT discussion now?
I loved the model. It is what kids are watching on You Tube now but more!. A host, some fun editing, life lessons, discussion about things kids need to learn for be successful humans. I think it is the perfect show. I love the episode where Adam and another discuss emotions. Lies, guilt, shame, etc. Adam holds a large "sticky" heart. The guys discuss "lies" things people say to themselves or each other "I am not good enough", I don't have what it takes", "No one will ever love me", Your body is gross", etc which they have written on pieces of paper. A man turns on a fan and they see how many of the pieces of paper with these words stick to the hearts. They then talked about how some of these things were said to them when they were kids. Adam goes on to explain that our heart starts out totally clean but over time we hear these things and some of them end up sticking to our heart. The other man tells us that if these things are bothering us we should talk to someone about them.
This was handled so well. It was an educational episode that kids will watch!
I wish Adam and the rest good luck and be sure to subscribe at Adam Answers.
The 411:
My kids and I love watching You Tube Series. Some of them are funny, some education, some just entertaining but a lot of the ones we watch these days there is that moment when I think...ugh what are the kids thinking about that analogy? Do they know what they are talking about? Do we have to have THAT discussion now?
I loved the model. It is what kids are watching on You Tube now but more!. A host, some fun editing, life lessons, discussion about things kids need to learn for be successful humans. I think it is the perfect show. I love the episode where Adam and another discuss emotions. Lies, guilt, shame, etc. Adam holds a large "sticky" heart. The guys discuss "lies" things people say to themselves or each other "I am not good enough", I don't have what it takes", "No one will ever love me", Your body is gross", etc which they have written on pieces of paper. A man turns on a fan and they see how many of the pieces of paper with these words stick to the hearts. They then talked about how some of these things were said to them when they were kids. Adam goes on to explain that our heart starts out totally clean but over time we hear these things and some of them end up sticking to our heart. The other man tells us that if these things are bothering us we should talk to someone about them.
This was handled so well. It was an educational episode that kids will watch!
I wish Adam and the rest good luck and be sure to subscribe at Adam Answers.
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